Monday, January 9, 2012

Hi Lovelies, the little bundle of joy is taking up every ounce of time and energy. Honestly, motherhood is overwhelming- especially this whole exclusively breast feeding thing.

But our little girl- she's perfect and awesome.

Between being overwhelmed and enjoying her amazingness, I am trying to wrap my head around this blog and how it fits the big picture. Honestly, I think about posting, but other than my Mom journey so far- I don't have much to say. I hope to write her birth story some day, but I am still wrapping my head around it. To get to the punch line- after 13 hours of labor- I ended up with an emergency c-section, which really shaped my last few weeks.

So, until I get my Mom legs under me, things will continue to be quiet over here for a quite a bit longer.

That said, today is my first official day with Mr. Spice back at work full time. That means it's just me and the little lady for the next five months!!! Again, being honest, the whole idea of being a SAHM for the next five months is overwhelming. I really want to get into some sort of routine.

In an effort to enjoy my time, I want to create a list of rules for the day. First rule, get out of the house every day. Yes, every day. More so because I have to walk Huck in the morning. Although, I would like to get out for things other than walking the dog. On Wednesday, I hope to venture out to my first Mom's group for newborns!!

Other rules that I am not sure about- no TV past 10 am (gotta watch the Today show) and before 4pm. I write this as the TV is playing in the back ground.

So here's my question for you- what 'rules' would you create for yourself if you were home by yourself for an extended period of time?? If you have been a SAHM - did you set rules for yourself??

And because I am obsessed, here's another pic of the little lady at over 7.5 lbs at Week 3:

10 comments:

Congratulations! She's gorgeous! Rules? Get dressed! It's so easy to stay in your comfy clothes like she does, but I promise you will feel better if you get dressed and remember to brush your hair! Although, if you're planning on going outside every day then I'm assuming you will be dressed!

Not a mum or even a wannabe-mum, but when I have a few weeks off work and I'm just staying home, I make sure to make myself get dressed. I also tell myself that yoga pants do not count as dressed unless I'm actually going to a yoga class some time that day. :) Otherwise, I'd just sit around in my PJs or sweats for 2 weeks.

She's gorgeous!I have no rules just because today is my first day and I'm just figuring it out. I've been basically trying to shower every day - thats my rule :) I figure 12 weeks flies by (now I only have 8 weeks left) so I'm just gonna wing it.

What a doll!! Please be kind to yourself and if things aren't going according to your rules, give yourself a free pass and don't fret about it. Everyday will be different and she'll change a bit each day so mommy needs to adjust. If you don't have big expectations, you won't be disappointed and the things that come up will be more joyful. And sleep when she does, laundry can wait. Have fun!!! xo, KathyL

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I am a faux designer and diy-er Wine Country Living with my husband, our two animals- Huck and Ferris- and a baby girl- Sugar Bear. I am addicted to all things design, reading, sugar and spice. This blog is my inspiration for the Sugar and Spice Dream House, which we are now officially working on. Enjoy.